When is the last day of school in ALACHUA?

The last day of school in ALACHUA is Fri, May 28, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

How many schools are in ALACHUA?

ALACHUA includes 68 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Where is ALACHUA located?

The ALACHUA district is headquartered in GAINESVILLE, FL. It serves Alachua County County.

How many students are enrolled in ALACHUA?

28,749 students attend schools in ALACHUA.

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ALACHUA — District Profile & Schools

GAINESVILLE, Florida · Alachua County

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Key Dates — ALACHUA School Calendar

The first day of school in ALACHUA is Mon, Aug 10, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, May 28, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break (Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026), Thanksgiving Friday (Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Winter Break (Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Spring Break (Mon, Mar 15, 2027 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027).

First day of school: Mon, Aug 10, 2026
Last day of school: Fri, May 28, 2027
Thanksgiving Break: Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving Day: Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Friday: Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Winter Break: Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Spring Break: Mon, Mar 15, 2027 to Fri, Mar 19, 2027
Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Holiday - Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Holiday-Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
UF Homecoming Holiday (Tentative): Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Holiday - UF Homecoming: Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Student Holiday - Teacher Workday: Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Holiday - Veterans Day: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Student/Teacher Holiday: Mon, Nov 23, 2026 to Tue, Nov 24, 2026
Holiday - Thanksgiving: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
FLEX DAY (1) Student/Teacher Holiday: Fri, Dec 18, 2026

28,749

Students

Schools

33 elem · 10 mid · 20 high

17.3:1

Student-Teacher

1,662 teachers

-1 - 12

Grades

Quick Facts

423

Avg. School Size

3,742

Total Staff

ALACHUA Calendar

119 events

Source

Wed, Jul 22

Event

Special Board Meeting for approval of the tentative budget for advertising

Wed, Jul 22

Event

Special Board Meeting -Citizens Field Discussion

Mon, Jul 27

Event

Half Cent Oversight Committee

Access the Half Cent Web Page HereMonday, July 27, 2026District Office, Conf. Room E

Thu, Jul 30

Event

PH on Tent. Budget, School Board Meeting and Leasing Corp Meeting

PH first with the Board Meeting to follow.

Thu, Jul 30

Event

PH on Tent. Budget and School Board Meeting

PH first with the Board Meeting to follow.

Aug 3 - 7

PD Day

Pre-Planning (5 weekdays)

Tue, Aug 4

Event

Board Meeting

Wed, Aug 5

Event

School Board Workshop

https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/alaco/Board.nsf/Public

Fri, Aug 7

PD Day

AES Meet The Teacher Event

Students and their families are invited to come and meet teachers and staff for the school year.

Mon, Aug 10

Event

First Day of School

First Day of School - Alachua County Public Schools

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Contact

Address: 620 E UNIVERSITY AVE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Phone: (352)955-7300

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE): 1,662
Total Staff: 3,742

Data Source

NCES Common Core of Data

School Year 2023-24

Schools in ALACHUA (68)

F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL

GAINESVILLE

High

2,444 studentsGrades 6 - 1227.2:1 ratio36.25% FRPL

GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

GAINESVILLE

High

1,791 studentsGrades 9 - 1224.5:1 ratio46.73% FRPL

EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

GAINESVILLE

High

1,231 studentsGrades 9 - 1224.1:1 ratio55.89% FRPL

SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL

ALACHUA

High

1,151 studentsGrades 9 - 1226.8:1 ratio46.74% FRPL

KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL

GAINESVILLE

Middle

1,070 studentsGrades 6 - 821.8:1 ratio53.36% FRPL

OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEWBERRY

Middle

941 studentsGrades 5 - 821.4:1 ratio48.78% FRPL

HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

HIGH SPRINGS

ALACHUA — District Profile & Schools

Key Dates — ALACHUA School Calendar

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ALACHUA Calendar

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Staff & Students

Schools in ALACHUA (68)

F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL

GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL

KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL

OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL

KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL

HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MYRA TERWILLIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IDYLWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEM SCHOOL

C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAROLYN BEATRICE PARKER ELEMENTARY

HAWTHORNE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GLEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ARCHER ELEMENTARY

MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A. L. MEBANE MIDDLE SCHOOL

W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CHESTER SHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL

PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY MAGNET AT LOFTEN HIGH SCHOOL

LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MICANOPY AREA COOPERATIVE SCHOOL INC.

ALACHUA ESCHOOL (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE)

THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECT

NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

SIDNEY LANIER CENTER

BOULWARE SPRINGS CHARTER

SIATECH MYCROSCHOOL INC.

RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC

MICANOPY ACADEMY

HEALTHY LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY

THE EINSTEIN SCHOOL INC.

A.QUINN JONES CENTER

CONSTELLATION CHARTER SCHOOL OF GAINESVILLE

EXPRESSIONS LEARNING ARTS ACADEMY

SANTA FE COLLEGE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY0922

ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY MIDDLE

PACE

ALACHUA REGIONAL JUEVNILE DETENTION CENTER

ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)

HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND

AMIKIDS

CHALLENGE AT ALACHUA ACADEMY

ALACHUA COUNTY JAIL

WILES HEAD START

EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY AT DUVAL

SANTA FE COLLEGE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY9924

FEARNSIDE FAMILY SERVICES CENTER

ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

SANTA FE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL DUAL ENROLLMENT

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